Real Valladolid defeated CD Covadonga 1–0 in the first round of the Copa del Rey on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The club's match report records the final score, while AS's results listing independently marks the fixture as finished at 0–1. (Real Valladolid CF match report; AS results listing)
Van Duiven’s early penalty decides the tie
Van Duiven scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 12th minute. The official Valladolid account records the visitors' lead at Estadio El Bayu in Pola de Siero, Asturias.
Late saves preserve Valladolid’s lead
Valladolid goalkeeper Dani Martín kept the home side out. The match report highlights saves in the closing stages, including interventions in the 80th and 89th minutes, and says the 0–1 scoreline did not change.
Valladolid move into the second round
The result sends Real Valladolid into the second Copa del Rey elimination, while CD Covadonga exit in the opening round. The confirmed result is a 1–0 away win; the cited match account reports Valladolid advancing and does not describe extra time or a penalty shootout.
- Final score: CD Covadonga 0–1 Real Valladolid
- Competition: Copa del Rey, first round
- Venue: Estadio El Bayu, Pola de Siero
- Decisive moment: Van Duiven penalty, 12th minute
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